Sweden’s BRA to test ATR with 100% blend of sustainable fuel

Braathens Regional Airlines is to conduct a pioneering flight test at the beginning of next year, aiming to fly an ATR turboprop with a 100% blend of sustainable aviation fuel. BRA CE Ulrika Matsgard said Thursday the carrier was “starting the process” of transforming the business to 100%-sustainable fuel. While the precise time and location of the test flight have yet to be disclosed, one engine on the aircraft will be powered by a 100% blend and the other by a 50% blend. “The aviation sector needs a forerunner,” says Matsgard. “We believe we can be the one.” BRA operates a fleet of ATR 72-600s. Matsgard believes a flight powered by wholly-sustainable fuel in both engines could reduce emissions by over 80%, and anticipates that the test flight will achieve a reduction figure of 64%.<br/>